Electrical/Automation Approval Engineer, Technical Centre China

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Approval Engineer to join their dynamic team in the maritime sector. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical skills while working on diverse projects that support safety and efficiency in the global shipping industry. You'll collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines and geographies, ensuring compliance with international standards and providing technical support to clients. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a flexible and international environment.

Benefits

Flexible working mode

Attractive total compensation package

International working environment

Emphasis on competence development

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in maritime electrical/control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and control system documentation per standards.
• Provide technical support to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation

Control Systems

Cyber Security

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Technical Centre China is strengthening the team and is seeking an experienced engineer in the field of electrical, automation and instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the business area Maritime within Region Greater China, as part of the Approval section at Technical Centre China in Shanghai. The section delivers approval services and technical support to our clients.

This position will be based in our Shanghai office, located in Changning district at the Hongqiao State guest hotel.

As an Approval Engineer you will report to the Group Leader Electrical and Machinery within the Approval section.

Position description

The position offers great opportunity to work with colleagues across the disciplines and geographies of DNV to develop and deliver projects. You can develop personal and technical skills and solutions for our clients in various areas depending on qualifications and interests.

Typical tasks may include:

• Review of electrical, control and monitoring system documentation according to Class rules, Statutory regulations and international standards
• Review of documentation related to different class notations, such as Cyber Secure, Dynamic Positioning (DPS/DYNPOS etc.), Battery (Safety/Power), Shore Power, etc.
• Handle technical questions from internal and external clients
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing and business development

What we offer:

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees
• Attractive total compensation package
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• International working environment
• Flexible working mode with focus on work/life balance
• Interesting and challenging projects from international clients
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Position qualifications

Competencies:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, or other relevant field of engineering
• Deep knowledge of maritime electrical/control system and IEC/IEEE standards would be considered an advantage
• Deep knowledge of FMEA regarding DP/RP system would be considered an advantage
• Relevant experience about Cyber Security will be considered an advantage
• Young talent and fresh graduate are also welcomed to apply

Personal characteristics:

• Open minded, service-oriented and proactive attitude towards customers
• Positive and optimistic attitude towards work and daily challenges
• Good cooperation and communication behavior both with internal and external clients
• Willingness to support and share the knowledge to other colleagues
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese, verbally and in writing